11:22 PM,
Mar. 19, 2014

Written by

Eric Prisbell
USA Today

When you are 73-year-old Larry Brown, who began his head coaching career more than four decades ago, you think you know a charge when you see one. And in one game this season, the Southern Methodist coach witnessed what he thought was a clear charge and made that known to the official, one Brown greatly respects.

Brown remembered the official, whom Brown declined to name, turning toward the coach and saying, "Larry, you know there are no charges anymore."

The charge can be one of the biggest game-changing plays in college basketball. It can swiftly turn momentum, ending a scoring opportunity. ...